At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic newsroom, shaping the news agenda and supporting reporters.
- Company: Join the Bucks Free Press, a respected title with a growing digital audience.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, structured career progression, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in journalism while having fun and inspiring your team.
- Qualifications: Strong editorial instincts and experience in news reporting or editing.
The predicted salary is between 32800 - 32800 £ per year.
Department: Editorial. Location: High Wycombe. Salary: £32,800 plus bonus per year.
We are looking for a news editor or first-class reporter to help shape the agenda of a long-established and respected title with a growing digital audience. An exciting next step for a senior reporter ready to progress, or an ambitious journalist looking to build the skills needed to become an editor.
Working alongside the Regional Editor, you will play a central role in leading the newsroom day-to-day – driving coverage, supporting reporters and ensuring we deliver the best possible journalism across all platforms. You’ll be joining a strong, supportive team and following in the footsteps of our departing Audience and Content Editor, who has been promoted to the Oxford Mail.
Key Responsibilities- Lead daily conference and set the news agenda
- Present the news list to the Regional Editor
- Edit and write stories ensuring high editorial standards
- Support, coach and develop reporters
- Create and deliver content plans
- Contribute to homepage management, SEO, social media and newsletters
- A natural newshound with strong editorial instincts
- Calm under pressure and able to make decisions quickly
- Competitive, driven and motivated to help a team succeed
- Creative, full of ideas and digitally aware
- Confident working across multiple platforms and formats
- Inspire and motivate a team
- Embrace the chance to have fun in your job and with your colleagues
- Drive a strong and engaging news agenda
- Understand how audiences find and consume content
- Know what makes a story, and how to tell it effectively across platforms
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
- Structured career progression & ongoing training
- Pension plan
- Employee Helpline counselling and advice
- Perks & discounts including: Gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, Eye care, Retail discounts
- Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
